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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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