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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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