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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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