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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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