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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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