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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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