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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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