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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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