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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers 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 MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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