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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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