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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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