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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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