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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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