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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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