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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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