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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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