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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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