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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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