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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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