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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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