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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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