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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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