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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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