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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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