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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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