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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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