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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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