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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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