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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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