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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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