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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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