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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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