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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high 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 procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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