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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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