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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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