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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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