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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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