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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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