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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates 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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