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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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