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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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