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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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