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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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