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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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