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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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