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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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