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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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