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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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