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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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