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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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