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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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