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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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