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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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