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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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