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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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