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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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