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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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