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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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