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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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