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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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