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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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