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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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