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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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