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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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