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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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