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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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