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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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