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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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