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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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