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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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