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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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