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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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