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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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