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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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