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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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