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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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