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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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