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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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