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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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