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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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