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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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