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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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