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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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