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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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