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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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