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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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