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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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