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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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