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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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