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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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