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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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