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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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