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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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