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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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