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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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