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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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