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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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