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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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