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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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