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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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