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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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