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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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