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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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