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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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