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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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