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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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