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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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