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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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