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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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