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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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