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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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