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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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