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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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