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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This 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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