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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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