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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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