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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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