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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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