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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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