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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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