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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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