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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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