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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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