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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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