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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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