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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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