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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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