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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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