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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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