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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers 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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