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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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