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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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