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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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