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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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