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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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