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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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