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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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