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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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