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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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