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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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