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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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