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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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