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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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