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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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