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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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