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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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