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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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