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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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