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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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