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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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