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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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