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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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