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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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