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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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