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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major 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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