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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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