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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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