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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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