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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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