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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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