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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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