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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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