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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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