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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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