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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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