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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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