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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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