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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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