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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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