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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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