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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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