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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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