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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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