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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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