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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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