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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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