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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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