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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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