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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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