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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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