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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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