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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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