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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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