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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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