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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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