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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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