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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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