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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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