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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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