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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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