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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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