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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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