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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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