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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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