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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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