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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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