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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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