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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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