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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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