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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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