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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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