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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the 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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