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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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