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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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