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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge 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 subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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