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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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