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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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