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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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