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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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