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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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