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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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