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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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