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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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