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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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