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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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