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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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