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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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