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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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