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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major 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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