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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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