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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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