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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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