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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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