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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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