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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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