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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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