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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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