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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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