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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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