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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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