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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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