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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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