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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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