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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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