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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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