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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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