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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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