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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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