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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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