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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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