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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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