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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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