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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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