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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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