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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner 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 learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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