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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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