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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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