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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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