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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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