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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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