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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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