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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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