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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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