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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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