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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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