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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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