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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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