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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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