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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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