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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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