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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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