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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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