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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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