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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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