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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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