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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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