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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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