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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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