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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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