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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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