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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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