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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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