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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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