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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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