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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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