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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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