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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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