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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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