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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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