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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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