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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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