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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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