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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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