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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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