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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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