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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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