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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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