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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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