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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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