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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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