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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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