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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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