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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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