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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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