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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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