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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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