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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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