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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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