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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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