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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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