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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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