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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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