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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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