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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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