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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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