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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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