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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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