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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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