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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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