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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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