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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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