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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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