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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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