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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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