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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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