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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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