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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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