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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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