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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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