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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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