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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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