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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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