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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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