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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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