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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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