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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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