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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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