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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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