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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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