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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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