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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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