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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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