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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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