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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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