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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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