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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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