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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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