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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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