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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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