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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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