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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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