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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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