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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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