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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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