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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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