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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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