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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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