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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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