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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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