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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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