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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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