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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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