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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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