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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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