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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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