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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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