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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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