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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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