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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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