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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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