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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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