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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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