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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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