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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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