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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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