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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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