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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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