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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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