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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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