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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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