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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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