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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes 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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