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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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