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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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