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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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