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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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