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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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