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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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