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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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