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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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