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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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