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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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