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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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