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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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