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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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