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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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