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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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