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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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