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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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