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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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