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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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