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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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