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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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