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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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