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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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