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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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