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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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