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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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