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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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