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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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