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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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