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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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