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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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