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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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