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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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