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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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