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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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