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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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