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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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