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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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