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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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