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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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