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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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