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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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