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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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