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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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