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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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