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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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