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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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