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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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