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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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