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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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