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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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