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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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