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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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