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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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