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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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