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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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