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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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