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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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