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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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