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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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