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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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