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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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