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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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