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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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