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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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