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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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