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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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