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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key 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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