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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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