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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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