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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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