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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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