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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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