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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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