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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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