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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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