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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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