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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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