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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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