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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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