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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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