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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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