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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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