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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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