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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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