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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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