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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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