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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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