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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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