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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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