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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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