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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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