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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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