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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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