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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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