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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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