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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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