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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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