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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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