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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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