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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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