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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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