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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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