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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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