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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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