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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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