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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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