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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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