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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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