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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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