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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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