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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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