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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure 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? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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