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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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