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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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