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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically 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 topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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