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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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