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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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