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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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