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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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