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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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