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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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