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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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