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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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