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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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