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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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