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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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