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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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