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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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