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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure 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 in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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