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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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