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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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