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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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