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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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