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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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