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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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