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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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