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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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