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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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