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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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